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Mental Health | Last Active: Nov 26, 2023 | Replies (666)
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You are not alone ..... because of the way I grew up, I prefer to be by myself. Oh, when I'm with friends or a group of people, I can pull it off and seemingly "enjoy myself" but when I leave I'm exhausted. And my favorite past-time is sitting in my chair, hot cup of tea in hand, reading a book ..... a very isolated activity. It's a push for me to "get out there" and like you, the thought of getting a part-time job makes me tired just thinking about it .... I'm 72. I often wonder, what is left for me? I don't know the answer to that one .... only He does.
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Oh Gosh! I thought I was the only person that felt at ease and preferred to animals and nature over people. I grew up in a small rural town where they were no children to play with. I can't recall if I was lonely or not - there was PTSD over growing up in that household so I learned never to trust people. Here I am - 72 years old and all I enjoy doing is sitting in my recliner and watching tv -- all day long -= even if the movies are repeats. I have no friends and haven't had any for years -- but I honestly don't miss having them. I prefer my life even though it's blah, blah, blah. Is there something terrible wrong with me? I'm totally uncomfortable in social situations, which is practically non-existent. A total recluse -- but what must sound strange is that I prefer it to being in a group of people. Am I a weirdo??